Hernando County requires every dog off its owner's property to be leashed and under direct control. Section 6-2 defines direct control as immediate, continuous physical restraint. Dogs running at large may be impounded by county Animal Services.
Hernando County's leash law is in Chapter 6, Section 6-24 of the county code and binds the whole county from Brooksville to Spring Hill. An owner must ensure a dog does not stray or run at large on any public property or another's private property; the dog may be off its own premises only if leashed and under direct control. Section 6-2 defines direct control as immediate and continuous physical control by a fence, leash, cord, or chain strong enough to restrain the animal. A dog loose on the owner's land must be supervised or fenced. Rabies vaccination and county licensing are required for dogs, cats, and ferrets four months or older.
A dog running at large under section 6-24 may be impounded by Hernando County Animal Services and the owner cited; the owner is liable regardless of knowledge or intent. Repeat or biting incidents can trigger dangerous-dog proceedings.
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